Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and fees may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are available.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Woodman Institute and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire. It is approximately 3.2 miles from Dover Bowl Family Fun Center and 3.7 miles from Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available for guests, operational from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no charge for children under the age of 21 when staying with an adult.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds at a fee of USD 25 per day. Advance request is required for rollaway beds.

Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth

Average nightly price at Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$88
February	$94
March	$100
April	$102
May	$142
June	$160
July	$166
August	$176
September	$157
October	$167
November	$112
December	$92

What guests think

At Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel, travelers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, comfortable rooms, and festive seasonal decor, with breakfast generally appreciated though sometimes basic, creating a value-focused stay for families, couples, and UNH visitors.

Several reviews mention pool closures, cold water, or cleanliness issues, and the small gym can feel limited. While many find the property clean, a minority report musty or smoke odors, occasional mold or dampness, and rooms not serviced unless requested. The location is convenient for UNH and Portsmouth, with easy highway access and CVS and Dunkin next door. Expect a friendly, comfortable stay with a few rough edges.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and cozy common areas (fire pit, lobby popcorn/coffee) are popular, but the pool is sometimes closed, cold, or unclean; the gym is small with occasional equipment issues. Parking is generally easy; EV charging is now next door rather than on site.

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Chris

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Griendly efficient staff. Nice room. Very good breakfast selection Gym ooen but pool being renovated

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Leslie

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled musty. Gym treadmill not working. Outdated decor

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Aldi

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is dated and small. Staff did their best, but apparent that they were undertrained and didn’t get proper support from management. Seems to be understaffed as well. Apparent cobwebs at common areas. Appliances for breakfast were down. Gym was adequate but had strong odor like they had not been cleaned in a while. Pool room was clean but uncomfortably hot, with inconsistent opening hours. Will most likely not return to this hotel.

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Emily

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, but definitely had a funky smell to it. Almost like wet dog. Thought it was coming from the A/C, but realized they allow cats and dogs, so I assumed the people before me had dogs in the room and the smell lingered. I did take take advantage of the indoor pool since Saturday afternoon was a rainy day. The sign said temp was 84, but the pool was cold and definitely didn’t feel like the heater was on, had a horrible smell to it and was green and murky. I didn’t attempt to go in but the stairs we slimy. Other than the room smell and the pool, everything was good. Breakfast was simple, but good and enjoyable. Bathroom was clean as was the bed sheets and the rest of the room.

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peter

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lobby is staffed 24 hours with coffee and fresh popcorn. The morning meal always has plenty of choices and is constantly refreshed. The fire pit on the outdoor patio with the tables outside is a nice touch. I saw the lobby being vacuumed at least twice in three hours during the early evening shift. With Dunkin and CVS adjacent, what else is needed??

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Iva

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy. Spacious and clean however the pool was closed due to unforseen circumstance. It was disappointing especially since my son was looking forward to swimming after a long drive. The front desk did offer to refund however it was late afternoon and we didn't want to take a chance at other hotels in the area.

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Katrina

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Called three days before stay to ask about pool due to kids wanting to swim.. were told the pool was open only to arrive and be told it’s been down for a few weeks…

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Catherine M

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is amazing. We had a smaller room this night and didn’t really care for it. It was a little too small. Parking was never a problem. We just enjoy the hotel.

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Christopher C

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was listed with a charger for EVs, but were told later that the hotels charfrrs had been removed as Tesla superchargers were installed on the adjacent lot. Consequently had to cancel second night to get charged. Hotel refused refund. Hotrl had anove aversge rooms and breakfast with nice facilities and location

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Michael

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best value we’ve found in the area…much nicer rooms and better breakfast than the Durham option and just a short drive to UNH. Tesla chargers right outside if you have an EV that’s compatible (unfortunately mine is not yet so I had to go 2 miles down the road to the Circle K to charge, but I’m use to that).

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and common areas as very clean. However, recurring reports mention musty or smoke odors, occasional mold or dampness, and housekeeping lapses (rooms not serviced unless requested).

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Sylvia

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I would have said excellent for everything, except that my room was not made up. I stayed two nights, and no new towels or bed made. I had the do not disturb sign on until I left at about 11am. I returned at 8pm to an unmade bed! The breakfast however was quite good.

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Denise

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed a few times now. I visit my daughter at college. The hotel is quaint and convenient. The staff is always friendly but the cleaning service basically doesn't clean. Every time I stay there is sticky stuff on the dresser/counter tops and so much dust on the alarm clock I don't think it has been touched since they opened. Still a convenient place just wish the cleaning staff cared a bit more. Thanks

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Cynthia

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First room had mold on the feeling in the bathroom. Second room had 2 chomp sticks and wipes in the sleeper sofa. After being there for two nights had to ask for the room to be cleaned and was told the cleaning lady called out so it would be difficult!

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michael

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

After check in we went to our room and immediately walked out because it smelled like cigarettes really bad. We went back to the front desk and the two agents seemed agitated that we simply wanted to move rooms because of Cigs. They did however move our room to the one over. The other room also still smelled like cigarettes but not as bad. The room is dated and interior is just meh, but we could get over that. The next morning we found what certainly looks to me like a bed bug. This was vehemently denied by the hotel. I tried to get Expedia involved to at least try something, anything. They gave me a notification that it was denied. I guess I’ll let the community decide what it was from the photo. Note that other reviews say the same or similar. I wouldn’t recommend to ever stay here.

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brenda

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean . The staff is very friendly. The breakfast was good and they had healthy stuff there also. The parking was safe.

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Lisa

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was okay. Common areas were generally clean. The kids enjoyed the pool and outdoor fire pit. However, our room had a very strong musty odor coming from the A/C unit which was not present in other areas of the hotel.

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Kathleen

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We picked this property because it was “highly rated.” The staff was very pleasant however, our unit was dirty and noisy. The toilet keep running and the air conditioner kept shutting off. The kitchenette was poorly equipped - it’s cabinets missing knobs and pulls. The property overall is very tired. It was not a pleasant stay,

10

Margaret

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. I appreciated that water bottles in rooms were free. Staff was friendly and accommodating to my request for an early check in!

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Sandrine

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at the hotel around 11:30 PM and were met with a rather unremarkable welcome at the front desk — not rude, but definitely not warm or engaging. The room was spacious, which was a plus, but it felt quite damp, and the bathroom didn’t seem thoroughly cleaned. The toilet paper wasn’t sealed as you’d typically expect in most hotels and was oddly installed upside down. The toilet seat lid was also poorly installed, making it feel unstable when sitting down. We also noticed some mold in a few spots near the bathtub. The highlight of our stay was definitely the breakfast. There were good options for the whole family, including milk for our toddler, which we really appreciated. Overall, it was okay for just one night, but I wouldn’t have wanted to stay any longer.

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Armistead

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attractive common area, and the staff was pleasant, but our room smelled of cigarettes, the breakfast was limited, and the TV didn’t work.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently described as spacious, comfortable, and quiet with good beds. Some guests note dated furnishings, small layouts in a few rooms, highway noise, TV/AC issues, and inconsistent in-room amenities like microwaves.

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Barbara

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the breakfast but didn’t like the ac system

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Jeff

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean hotel with very comfortable beds

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Hassan

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy. It's Next to the main road so you will hear all kinds of vehicles running on the road. That's really bad

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Donald

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We love staying at the Garrison! The rooms are large, comfortable, quiet and clean. The pool was a little chilly but large and very clean. The breakfast was great - lots of options! We enjoyed the free afternoon popcorn and relaxing in the spacious lobby areas. The staff is cheerful, friendly and efficient. We’ve stayed here several times - it’s always our first choice when visiting Dover!

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Dianna

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was just okay. I've never had a room before without a refrigerator and microwave inside the room within this price range. no dishes or anything to bring in food to eat.

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William

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, with a couple of folks really standing out in that area. Lack of secure wi-fi was a problem. Convenient location to Portsmouth and rest of seacoast. Room was fine but hard to find lighting for kitchenette area. I did not use amenities, but my partner said gym was smaller than it appeared from photos. Really liked the one hour delayed checkout without fee, and staff was friendly about this.... There was no air conditioning in the lobby and breakfast area during our stay. This was a real problem (!!!) as it was a spell of warm, humid weather. So, breakfast felt uncomfortable.... No rubber bath mats for shower -- safety issue -- and apparently the hotel does not carry them, as staff said put a towel down instead.... Also, room a.c. was hard to control -- either too cold or quickly hot again. Controls worked fine, so I don't really know why getting to "steady state" was a problem, but it was.... Overall, it was a solid experience at a moderate price.

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Catherine M

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is amazing. We had a smaller room this night and didn’t really care for it. It was a little too small. Parking was never a problem. We just enjoy the hotel.

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Kathleen

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We picked this property because it was “highly rated.” The staff was very pleasant however, our unit was dirty and noisy. The toilet keep running and the air conditioner kept shutting off. The kitchenette was poorly equipped - it’s cabinets missing knobs and pulls. The property overall is very tired. It was not a pleasant stay,

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gretchen

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I called around 1pm to see if we could check in early, she said 2pm was no problem. I arrived at 230 and was told was too early to check in. Than count it... 6 times other guests were assigned to my room. I kept having to open the door and say someone is already here. The beds were cheap and awful, the "air conditioner" not only did not keep the room cool but smelled as though hadnt been cleaned in way too long and I left with a chest infection.

10

Henry

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, super clean, beds were so comfortable, quiet too. Will definitely return to this hotel again.

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Service

Most guests highlight friendly, accommodating staff and responsive help, with thoughtful touches like pet welcome gifts and quick issue resolution. A few report rude interactions, room assignment or billing errors, and occasional front-desk miscommunication.

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catherine

Sep 23, 2023

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The front desk staff made a mistake in taking my payment for a 3 night stay and charged me $1714.00 for a 3 night stay. I asked them to reverse the double charge which was on a Friday. They said the charge would not be reversed until Wed. They also told me the manager was not there until Monday, and I would have to speak with her. I was checking out on Monday and I asked for the manager and all of a sudden she was not in that day. So basically they gave me the run around and did not release the double charge to my account for one week. I called Bank of America and they said the double charges were still processing so they could not dispute until the hotel actually charged this to my account. Needless to say, after one week the hotel finally released the hold on my money and the charge dropped off of my account. Meanwhile, they had been paid on Monday. Unbelievable!! Also, after a long day and coming back to the hotel my room had not been cleaned, and I was told, "you have to officially request housekeeping, otherwise your room will not be cleaned." The room itself was nothing special for $300/night. It was a standard, non-updated room with very cheap furniture. The refrigerator was very narrow and I couldn't fit leftover containers. There was no microwave in the room, literally no amenities. Iron didn't work, I mean I really could go on and on....but the hotel is a rip-off and the staff needs lessons in customer service.

10

Minnie

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast offered a variety of options. It was also very kid friendly for my picky eaters. The staff was friendly and super supportive. They even gave my little guy extra attention on his birthday. I lived that there is a cva right in the parking lot in case you forget any essentials. Although, this hotel offered toothbrushes, makeup removal wipes and much more. Anything you need is pretty much rifht on site. Overall, this hotel was wonderful and we would absolutely stay here again.

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Lori

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The tv didn’t work, no hairdryer was available and when we said something to the staff they replied “we will leave a note”. Very rude and unprofessional. Then we had to listen to 2 of them speaking very loudly to each other while we were having breakfast. So annoying. Ive stayed here before, but won’t return.

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Robert

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First -we would definitely visit hotel again! Extremely friendly staff. From front desk to cleaning staff - very positive folks - smiles and human. We accidentally left an important biz folder in our room and had to return to hotel to retrieve. Front desk safeguarded and gave it back safe and sound. Another front desk person took the time to share many helpful insights into places we were visiting. Amazing Halloween theme seasonal decor. Big deer ran across back of property. Nice facilities for relaxing visit.

10

Shannon

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay. Wonderful employees,very helpful. Accommodating to us at a very difficult time. Would recommend to anyone going to the area.

10

Kelley

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff was amazingly accommodating, and the cleaning crew was fantastic too. An excellent place to stay.

10

Kimberly

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was wonderful! We arrived and the entire hotel was decorated for Halloween (inside and outside). Jamie checked us in and she was wonderful. We had an issue with our television and she came right to the room and fixed it right away. Everyone working at the hotel was super pleasant. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.

10

Bethany

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at this location were amazing. Extremely accommodating and friendly. They made us feel welcome.

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gretchen

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I called around 1pm to see if we could check in early, she said 2pm was no problem. I arrived at 230 and was told was too early to check in. Than count it... 6 times other guests were assigned to my room. I kept having to open the door and say someone is already here. The beds were cheap and awful, the "air conditioner" not only did not keep the room cool but smelled as though hadnt been cleaned in way too long and I left with a chest infection.

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Lindsey

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Garrison was amazing. They were so welcoming. When we arrived and they found out we were traveling with our Corgi the lady at the front desk gave us a little treat bag with a water dish and some milk bones. It was so thoughtful. Unlike other hotels, there were no strict rules for having the dog. We were able to leave him in his kennel in the room and go do some shopping. The hotel was very clean, great spots to hang out inside and out.

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Location

Convenient for UNH, Dover, and Portsmouth with easy highway access, plus CVS and Dunkin next door for quick errands. Some guests note traffic noise from the nearby road in certain rooms.

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Travis

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near UNH, clean property, easy check in.

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Martha and Richard

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find and check in went smoothly. Dining options in Dover are great.

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James

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There is a Dunkin’ Donuts and a cvs sharing the same parking lot

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Hassan

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy. It's Next to the main road so you will hear all kinds of vehicles running on the road. That's really bad

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Deborah

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved the quiet location, beautiful surroundings, and yet still convenient to shopping.

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Morgan

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff and excellent stay, it’s located around a ton of shops and dining. Only a 15 minute ride to Maine as well.

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Richard

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at The Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Durham on April 6th-7th. Clean, neat and convenient location. Soft pillows, comfortable bed. Great shower! Good water pressure, great bath products. Coffee was good. Continental breakfast was okay. They need plant-based milk and more allergen-free options. Larger fridge in room. Easy parking. CVS/pharmacy and Dunkin' Donuts right there. 5-10 minutes to UNH and Dover restaurants.

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Leeann

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly service. Welcoming folks. Very quiet area. CVS & Dunkin right next door.

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Thomas

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is lovely and in a very convenient location to access Dover and connections to major highways. Portsmouth and the sea coast are very close as well. Staff are very friendly and the hotel is kept in very nice condition.

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Amy

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little spot, very clean and just 20 minutes from downtown Portsmouth.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely appreciated for its variety and coffee, though several guests find it basic at times, with limited hot items on some days or issues like powdered eggs or a broken pancake machine.

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Melissa

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast

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Lisa ann

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very nice. Good breakfast options except the pancake machine was not working. I loved all the holiday decorations. The pool was pretty cold. I would have enjoyed it more if the water was warmer. Overall, very nice and clean place to stay.

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Minnie

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast offered a variety of options. It was also very kid friendly for my picky eaters. The staff was friendly and super supportive. They even gave my little guy extra attention on his birthday. I lived that there is a cva right in the parking lot in case you forget any essentials. Although, this hotel offered toothbrushes, makeup removal wipes and much more. Anything you need is pretty much rifht on site. Overall, this hotel was wonderful and we would absolutely stay here again.

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Colleen

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable and the rooms were quiet. A little more modern than the hallway area. We stayed for a quick overnight at a college nearby so for us it was just used for a bed. Breakfast was not great and we ended up grabbing only a juice.

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Donald

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We love staying at the Garrison! The rooms are large, comfortable, quiet and clean. The pool was a little chilly but large and very clean. The breakfast was great - lots of options! We enjoyed the free afternoon popcorn and relaxing in the spacious lobby areas. The staff is cheerful, friendly and efficient. We’ve stayed here several times - it’s always our first choice when visiting Dover!

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Lani

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great everything EXCEPT powdered scrambled eggs in the breakfast offering.

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Jennifer

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We have always thought this hotel was great. This stay was different. The lighting in the room was horrible and very dim. The breakfast used to include hot eggs and sausage. This weekend they only had bagels/muffins/pancakes/cereal etc - not very low-carb friendly. Disappointing. No microwave in room either. You had to go to lobby to warm anything up.

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Reina

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great amenities. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet area. Friendly staff. Nice having coffee available anytime. Breakfast had a nice choice of food. We would definitely stay here again.

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John

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed was soft, but comfortable. Breakfast is bland and doesn’t change.

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satish

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed 2 nights over the labor day weekend @240 per night. The room smelled humid and stuffy. Staff was good. The breakfast items were limited. The bagels, muffins are grocery store quality and not from bakery. They were of low qualify. On sunday they server scrambled eggs but next day only cold breakfast. The room rates was same. We generally select these type of hotel expecting good quality breakfast. Otherwise hotel was fine.

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Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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